Tamil Over the Phone Interpreter

Global Impact Group LLC

Tamil Over the Phone Interpreter

Raleigh, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Flexible schedule

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    About Us

    Global Impact Group LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and ISO 9001 / ISO 17100 certified provider of interpretation and translation services. We provide secure, high-quality language solutions in more than 80 languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

    We are seeking Tamil Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Tamil is a critical South Asian language, widely spoken in India, Sri Lanka, and the global Tamil diaspora, and is often required for asylum and immigration cases.

    Responsibilities

    Provide real-time Tamil ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.

    Deliver interpretation with accuracy, neutrality, and confidentiality in immigration and legal contexts.

    Adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics and compliance standards.

    Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.

    Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.

    Qualifications

    Native or near-native fluency in Tamil and English.

    2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, medical, community, or government preferred).

    Strong understanding of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.

    Excellent telephone communication skills; ability to remain accurate under pressure.

    Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.

    Compensation & Benefits

    Competitive pay: $25–32/hour (rare-language premium available).

    Remote work with secure USCIS-approved systems.

    Paid training and ongoing professional development.

    Steady workload under a federal contract.

    Advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

    How to Apply

    Submit:

    Resume / CV highlighting Tamil interpreting experience.

    Any certifications (court, community, ATA, or medical interpreting credentials preferred).

    Availability for full-time or contractor roles.

    Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com Subject line: Tamil OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

    This is a remote position.